| REPAIRS |
| Remembering that the poor old bear sitting on my workbench is someone's treasured companion, and knowing how I would feel if I had to send my ted off for surgery, I try my utmost to find and match the original parts missing. Most times I succeed but, just occasionally, I am defeated (it's usually sheepskin that's the culprit!) However, I haven't had a complaint yet! Have a look at the few bears below and these will give you an insight into my repairs and renovations. If your bear needs surgery - whether just a missing eye, a bit of a clean-up or he/she is in more drastic need contact me and I'm sure something can be done. My charges are very reasonable and I'm happy to do "running repairs" (the odd eye/eyes), noses/mouths, detached ears etc. while you wait! Full renovation and cleaning takes longer! Give me a ring or e-mail if you would like a quote and to discuss your own bears requirements. |
| "RUPERT" Known as "Rupert no Legs", this poor soul had been savaged by the dog! No Rupert original check was available, but the screenprinters that made it are near me and they had the correct yellow fabric - so the checks were drawn with fabric pen and his entire legs were redone; plus a new scarf made. After a quick wash and brush up Rupert went back home to his happy mum! |
| "TED" Poor "Ted" was a late 1930's Merrythought bear and in a very sad condition - eyes gone, most of his stuffing gone, arms and head hanging off and very, very grubby. After a complete "de-excelsior", he was cleaned and his joints repaired. Most of the ink stains a toffee came out! Re-stuffed with new excelsior and with replacement eyes "Ted" was as his owner remembered him from his childhood and "Ted" now lives happily with his original owners grand-daughter. |
| "BEAR" This poor Dean's 1940's/50's sheepskin bear had a detached head and right arm, a burnt and very dirty face and no ears! The first operation was a partial de-stuff to replace the broken joints,repair damaged sheepskin (not easy!) re-stuff, and then remove the burnt parts followed by a general clean up. No amount of searching or dyeing could match the original sheepskin and so a quirky "Pooh" hat with ears gave "Bear" a little dignity! |
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